A person went to work in Baghdad and informed about a visit to Najaf and Karbala for two days. What is the ruling on his prayer in Najaf and Karbala, should it be complete or shortened?
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Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei (may God protect him):
If a person's work involves travel (whether their work primarily consists of travel or if travel is a means to their work), if they initiate a non-work-related journey, they should pray shortened prayers even if the travel is to their workplace.
Source: Message on Prayer and Fasting - Prayer - Traveler's Prayer - Not to make travel their work - M 492
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may God protect him):
If a person travels frequently, they must perform complete prayers in all their travels, whether for work, visiting, leisure, or otherwise. To determine if one qualifies as a frequent traveler, you can refer to Question 1240.
If they do not meet the criteria for frequent travel, they must shorten their prayers during non-work-related travel, such as visiting.
Source: Minhaj al-Salihin - Vol. 1 - Conditions for Obligation to Shorten Prayer - M 912
May you be successful in all good.